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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Later Model is Nikon D2X
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D3
  • Later Model is Nikon D4
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D3S (12MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D1X was manufactured 9 years before the D3S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the D1X matches up vs the D3S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D3S

 D1X D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D1X

 D3S D1X 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2001More recent by 105 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k130kClearer display (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Nikon D3S

 D1X D3S 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X features external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D1X compared to the D3S.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1X and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1X and D3S.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D1X due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D3S will deliver more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D1X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
64
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X Street photography highlights
Nikon D3S Street photography highlights
44
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
55
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Sports photography camera
41
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (4,200 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3S Travel photography highlights
28
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
better than average battery pack (4,200 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3S Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (4,200 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging info
Nikon D3S Vlogging info
9
can't record video
15
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Nikon D3S
 Nikon D1XNikon D3S
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1X Nikon D3S
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-06-29 2010-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 1960 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3"
Screen resolution 130k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lb) 1240 gr (2.73 lb)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at release $5,130 $5,200